Hijiki Seaweed Salad

Name: Hijiki Seaweed Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: ½ cup dried hijiki seaweed ((1 oz; 10 x more after rehydrated)); 4 cups water ((for soaking)); 2 aburaage (deep-fried tofu pouch); 3 oz konnyaku (konjac) ((⅓ konnyaku; optional)); 3 oz carrot ((½-1 carrot)); ¼ lotus root (renkon) ((1.3 oz, 37 g; pre-boiled; optional)); 1 Tbsp neutral-flavored oil (vegetable, rice bran, canola, etc.); ⅓ cup shelled edamame ((2 oz, 60 g; cooked; optional)); 2 cups dashi (Japanese soup stock; click to learn more); ¼ cup mirin; 2 Tbsp sugar; ¼ cup soy sauce

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

A classic Japanese side dish, Hijiki Seaweed Salad features a type of wild seaweed that is highly nutritious. It is simmered together with a myriad of vegetables in a savory dashi broth. The result is so full of flavor and perfect for meal prep.

Updated at: Wed, 03 May 2023 23:33:29 GMT